Mayfair Witches
A neurosurgeon inherits a dynasty of witches haunted by a spirit.
Mayfair Witches is an American supernatural horror thriller drama television series created by Esta Spalding and Michelle Ashford, adapted from Anne Rice's novel trilogy *Lives of the Mayfair Witches*. It is the second show in the Immortal Universe, a shared television world based on Rice's works that began with *Interview with the Vampire* in 2022. The series debuted on AMC on January 8, 2023, and was renewed for a second season that premiered on January 5, 2025. A third season was ordered in April 2025, with a planned premiere in 2027.
The story follows Dr. Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who discovers she is the heir to a powerful dynasty of witches haunted by a malevolent spirit.
The main cast includes Alexandra Daddario as Rowan Fielding, Harry Hamlin as Cortland Mayfair, Tongayi Chirisa as Ciprien Grieve, and Jack Huston as Lasher. Season two added Ben Feldman as Sam "Lark" Larkin and Alyssa Jirrels as Moira Mayfair. Season three will feature Betsy Brandt, James Frain, Eliza Scanlen, and Omar Maskati. Recurring characters include Beth Grant as Carlotta Mayfair, Erica Gimpel as Elena Fielding, Annabeth Gish as Deirdre Mayfair, and Ted Levine as Julien Mayfair.
The series was developed after AMC acquired the rights to both *The Vampire Chronicles* and *Lives of the Mayfair Witches* in May 2020, with Anne Rice and her son Christopher Rice serving as executive producers. In December 2021, AMC ordered an eight-episode season. Spalding and Ashford wrote and executive produced, alongside Mark Johnson. In January 2023, Johnson confirmed discussions about a crossover between *Mayfair Witches* and *Interview with the Vampire*. Alexandra Daddario was cast as Rowan in March 2022.
- field
- Television
- genre
- Supernatural horror thriller drama
- creator
- Esta Spalding and Michelle Ashford
- network
- AMC
- premiere_date
- January 8, 2023
- seasons
- 3 (as of 2025 renewal)
- based_on
- Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice
Lore & Background
The series follows Dr. Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who discovers she is the heiress to the Mayfair dynasty, a family of powerful witches haunted by a sinister spirit named Lasher. The main cast includes Alexandra Daddario as Rowan, Harry Hamlin as Cortland Mayfair, Tongayi Chirisa as Ciprien Grieve, and Jack Huston as Lasher. The first season premiered on January 8, 2023, and was renewed for a second season in February 2023, which premiered on January 5, 2025. In April 2025, the series was renewed for a third season, set to premiere in 2027, with Thomas Schnauz added as co-showrunner.
Development rights were acquired by AMC in May 2020, with Anne and Christopher Rice serving as executive producers. The series was ordered for eight episodes in December 2021. Filming for the first season took place in New Orleans from April 25 to August 26, 2022. The second season filmed from January 29 to April 5, 2024, and the third season filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, from October 20, 2025, to February 20, 2026.
Reader's Guide
Mayfair Witches is significant as the second television series in AMC's Immortal Universe, expanding Anne Rice's interconnected world of vampires and witches. The series adapts Rice's Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy, bringing her exploration of powerful, often brutal women to the screen. Its reception has been mixed: the first season holds a 47% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the second season improved to 71%. The series has been renewed for a third season, indicating continued investment in the franchise. A crossover with Interview with the Vampire has been discussed, suggesting future integration within the shared universe. The series contributes to the ongoing adaptation of Rice's literary works, following her death in 2021, and represents a key part of AMC's strategy to build a supernatural television universe.
Did You Know?
- The series is based on Anne Rice's novel trilogy Lives of the Mayfair Witches.
- Alexandra Daddario was cast as Dr. Rowan Fielding in March 2022.
- The first season premiered on AMC on January 8, 2023.
- Filming for the third season took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, from October 20, 2025, to February 20, 2026.
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